BATAVIA – A plan to construct an arch at the entry to the newly reconstructed North River Street is moving forward despite criticism about the project’s growing price tag.

The Batavia City Council on Monday approved WW Timber’s final design for the arch at a cost not to exceed $93,960. The cost for lights and installation is estimated to be between $10,000 and $15,000, with the total cost of the arch estimated to be between $112,000 and $117,000.